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HYV 660C

1965 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S38,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 660C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 75,238 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,143 miles

Nearside Inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear brake hose chafes on subframe when jacked up

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hydroelastic unit to upper arm pivot rubber loose

Offside Inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,474 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,446 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel cap seal slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,645 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,855 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,307 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,479 miles

Lower column bush.

Some corrosion to OSR subframe mount area in boot and rear valence.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,476 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower column bush.

Some corrosion to OSR subframe mount area in boot and rear valence.

Pass 4 May 2012 68,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,110 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,273 miles

exhaust downpipe damaged (has been fouling on o/s driveshaft)

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing - just acceptable

o/s/f floor pan corroded (old repair apparent)

o/s/r valence mount corroding

slight corrosion rear subframe

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight signs of moisture around fuel pump connections

steering system tight - just acceptable

various slight exhaust leaks

windscreen washers weak; wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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HYV 660C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 38,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYV 660C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HYV 660C is a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 October 1965.

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